I used the shortest mounting option as the ceiling in our tv room is 8 ft. I like the proportions because although it is a bit large for the room, the style is similar to our ceiling fan light on the other side of the loft balcony, and doesn't look too small from the 1st floor.  I used 5 Cync by GE bulbs and a Cync dimmer switch to make the brightness controllable from the couch (or from anywhere in the house). The only slight con is that the bottom diffuser is acrylic and shiny, whereas the rest of the lampshade is covered in silk-textured fabric.  I am certain this makes it easier to keep clean, especially when changing light bulbs every few years, but it does reflect a bit of light (see photo).  This wouldn't be an issue at all if it weren't in a room with a TV.